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gorilla

[guh-ril-uh] / gəˈrɪl ə /










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It is a conservation success and the largest gorilla family group in the Virungas can trace its origins to that Life on Earth moment.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

For Stoinski, that original gorilla moment has made a lasting impact because of the surprise and joy it brought to viewers.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Naturalist and narrator extraordinaire David Attenborough is likely beyond the point where he wants to wrestle a baby gorilla in the mountains of Rwanda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But it’s not an easy decision, Suk added, because Meta “is the 800-pound gorilla in the room” when it comes to online advertising.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“You know, now I’m pretty sure he’s either a gorilla, a T-Rex, or a poltergeist. Anything else I should know about him?”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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